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Weather & Climate in Fortschwihr, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fortschwihr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 549/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0883°N, 7.4505°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,063 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 22, 2003 | 4 km W of Rambervillers, France | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 133 km | 32 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 86 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 90 km | 25 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 125 km | 1 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 68 km | 22 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 71 km | 2 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 53 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in |
Fortschwihr has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (1.6").